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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.42, 176.16 and 115.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.42, 176.16 and 115.38 is: 173.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.42 : 176.16 = 115.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.42/176.16 = 115.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.42x = 176.16 × 115.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.42x = 20,325.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,325.34/117.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.10

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